It is breathtaking! Such a beautiful chapel in paradise! The area is beautiful and weather is…read morealways perfect!

I don't recommend this place at all! No customer service no parking for guest. They turn you away…read moreand tell you to find public parking. Only the workers can park inside ! No consideration at all. There is an empty lot next door they should have told us to park there since the wedding is about to start instead she said you were told to park at Aulani right, the other guests made it in time, the chapel lady is a bitch, yes I get it lady .... she basically implying that it's our fault you came late -- okay I get it lady-- that doesn't help us at all... so with that said-- DO NOT USE THIS CHAPEL! Horrible customer service!

This little diamond has been in my bookmarks for so long, and I'm so glad I finally got to check it…read moreout this visit to Oahu. In addition to their restaurant, there's a quaint little wedding chapel with gorgeous views of Diamond Head in the back. We were able to stop by for brunch, which was AMAZING and literally one of the BEST meals we had during our vacation (which really says something considering how delicious food in Hawaii is). We ordered their signature souffle pancakes, which were unbelievably fluffy yet light, as well as their omurrice, which came with a perfectly whipped egg omelette and the most delicious Japanese-style cream of corn soup that I've had. Highly recommend checking this hidden gem out if you're visiting Honolulu! Featured here: Soufflé pancakes Omurrice Cream of corn soup

We were invited to enjoy lunch at Waikīkī Leia by cruisemates whom we met during our recent journey…read moreto Japan and Korea. We hadn't heard about this place until our cruisemates described the location and recommended the Island-style Fusion French brunch menu. I recognized the site as the former Diamond Head Anela Garden Chapel and Guest House, which offered a private wedding venue and restaurant services during the mid-2000s, but was unaware that it had undergone renovation and was renamed to "Waikīkī Leia. We excitedly accepted the invitation as we reminisced in the luscious French cuisine by master chef Jacques Pépin aboard our cruise ship. Upon arrival at Waikīkī Leia, we parked our car in their spacious parking lot and entered the guest house/restaurant. The hostess greeted us as we confirmed the reservation and seated us before the other couple joined us. Meanwhile, we enjoyed the tropical gardens and were soothed by the gentle splashing waterfalls while perusing the menus. Our cruisemates, who have dined at this restaurant before, ordered their usual breakfast menu items, Plantation iced teas, soufflé pancakes, and eggs Benedict. Since we were blessed with a gorgeous, sunny, warm, and clear day, we started our meals with iced teas, priced at $5 each (Plantation for my husband and Volcano for me), served in cute mason jars. Both iced teas were flavorful and refreshing. For my entrée, I chose the Seafood Rice Gratin ($25), which was preceded by a fresh mesclun salad drizzled with a well-balanced tropical vinaigrette (featuring liliko'i or passion fruit). The combination of mixed greens offered light, bitter green notes, spiciness, and tender bites, thanks to its variety of leaves, and prepared my taste buds for the rice gratin. The butter rice was topped with tender cooked shrimp, scallops, fish, and calamari in a rich Mornay sauce. The golden brown gratinée complimented the bubbling hot Mornay sauce. I waited a few minutes before digging into this fragrant and delicious dish. Our server warned me about the heat coming from the gratin dish and to avoid touching the dish. My husband chose the Trio Seafood Platter $30. The oven-baked seafood was artfully plated and accompanied with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes. He showed me the tender and moist flakes of salmon when he cut the portion. The scallops and shrimp were also done perfectly and lightly seasoned. However, he kept glancing over to my Seafood Rice Gratin and I felt pressured into sharing my meal with him which he said he wished he had ordered the Seafood Rice Gratin instead. We ended our meal by sharing the Japanese Dessert Trio (green tea ice cream, warabi mochi with kinako and kuromitsu or "black honey", and warm sweet azuki beans topped with fresh whipped cream) $8.50. The trio of desserts treated our palates to hot and cold and not cloyingly sweet or less sweet Japanese desserts. Our server was friendly and professional and not too chatty with us as with other guests. There were two servers to wait over the fully-occupied restaurant so service lagged at times and we often had to flag down our server for water or beverage refills. We weren't rushed and leisurely enjoyed the convivial venue and lively conversation within our group and thankful to our cruisemates for introducing this restaurant to us. 4.4 stars

Pretty venue for parties and functions. I was here for a wedding. There are amazing views in all…read moredirections. You will need to use an intercom or call for someone to let you into the estate. There are many private homes and ranches that share the entrance gate. Follow the signs that read - kaala vista. There is only grass parking so bring an umbrella so u dont get wet. The venue consists of 2 homes and a large patio deck for dining and dancing. There is also a spacious lawn area for activities such as the photo studio and painting. There are restrooms in both buildings. The staff are courteous and helpful with questions. If u leave at night, there are lamps that will help u get to the main property gate to leave. It is really dark at night here so drive slow.

Ka'ala Vista is located in Waialua. It is a little hard to find and could be locked. If it is, you…read moreneed a passcode to get into the very first gates (next to a sign that says goats for sale). Then you drive in and pass another gate with a cemetery and make a left and drive all the way down the road. There you will find a gated house with a pool. Parking is on the road, but there is lots since their property is so large. This venue is actually for weddings but you may also utilize this space for photoshoots too - and with your dogs! We were lucky enough to be invited to a dog's 1st bday party here (I believe this was their first bday party held for dogs in this location). The dogs got to roam the property and play in the pool! SO MUCH FUN! The scary part is the hill/cliff as its not fenced, but makes beautiful photos.

We had our wedding at the Akala Chapel two weeks ago, and we had a fantastic experience! Everyone…read morewas super nice and made us feel confident that we would be taken care of on the day of our wedding. The chapel was absolutely beautiful, and the team running the venue worked very collaboratively with our day-of coordinator to ensure that everything went smoothly for our big day. Junko did a great job making sure that we had everything we needed and even accommodated us to wait in the bridal chamber so that the we wouldn't see each other before the ceremony! I highly recommend the Akala Chapel for a special day!

The most beautiful place to say I do with the most helpful team. The only thing better than the…read moreviews is the team that brings it all together for you. From the first time we reached out to the team they were helpful and responsive. They answered every question we had and guided us through the process. The team is super communicative and efficient. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Have to give a shoutout to Christine, who constantly made sure everything was perfect for us throughout the day and especially during the ceremony. She is a perfect person with a beautiful heart who genuinely cares about the couples getting married at their venues. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the team. If you're thinking about saying I do, do it here. Reach out to Junko and her team and start planning. Mahalo for the most amazing day of our lives. Cannot wait to visit the island again and stop by to say hi to the team.

Mike and his team are truly amazing and honestly there wouldn't have been a wedding if it wasn't…read morefor them. I was overly stressed and worried about getting things perfect for the big day but Mike swooped in like a super hero and took over. They were patient, understanding, and went above and beyond to make sure my day was perfect and that I didn't have a worry in the world. They took care of EVERYTHING! From the catering, to the live music, and even the hula dancers. YES...I said HULA DANCERS!! I couldn't have imagined my day going any better and I am forever grateful. Thanks a million!!

Always professional and quick to reply. Really Beautiful locations on Oahu for a intimate weddingread more

We reached out on short notice and was able to setup a time on sunset a few days out. Rita was…read moregreat, making our little ones feel at ease during the photo shoot. Despite taking a little extra time to prepare the final edited photos, she took care of us and we're grateful for the gesture. Ultimately, the final shots were gorgeous and we have a lovely memory for our postcards.

Rita was great! We did our maternity shoot with her and she was so down to earth and talented…read more Love, love, loved the way the pictures came out. I looked at probably 10 different photographers before landing on Rita and I'm so glad I decided to go with her. Getting photographed by her was one of the highlights of my vacation on Oahu.

Aloha Island Weddings made our special day a wonderful, carefree and memorable experience. Seeing…read morethey specialize in Beach or Outdoor style weddings on their awesome website, we were impressed with the style and flair they project. The only thing was we were having a Church Wedding ! After E-mailing Paul through their infi8ity@gmail.com address, I (we) were immediately relieved that the information exchange back in forth felt like communicating with an old friend. No pressure, No Hurry, No Worries. After figuring the amount of time, photo's and video needed, Paul was able to quote an estimate along with how much of a down payment was needed to book the Date n Time of the event in question. Of course there are many add ons you can request as far as flowers, lei's etc. All for nominal fees. We're thrilled at what we received for dollars spent. Paul was also able to make it to our rehearsal at Church. This allowed him to get a feel for the layout an ask questions as far as church etiquette is concerned. He was professionally exceptional ! When the big day came it was so comforting to know it was all being documented with Pics. and Video by professionals. He brought a couple extra photographers to assist him document our Nuptials. I can't brag enough about Aloha Island Weddings. Thank You Paul, Dewi and Co. for making Joyce n I 's Wedding Day such a Happy, Memorable and Wonderful Experience !

There is just no words to describe our experience . Paul and his wife gave us unforgettable…read moreexperience . My fiancé made me feel so special during the proposal that will always be in our memories . Paul made us feel really comfortable and private at the same time . The energy that this couple gives will make every event unforgettable and special . If I would ever have a chance to have a wedding I would only Choose Paul and all his crew .

The team was professional creative and handled all the details so the bride & groom didn't have to…read moreworry. As a guest I would strongly recommend them for any ceremony the event ran smoothly and they were unobtrusive - they were graceful. Even with unforeseen challenges that happen with nature. The planner was responsive to our needs & travel budget and took care of logistics that made us feel ALOHA.

Pākē & Aloha Style Weddings did an incredible job for our wedding. Since we were traveling to Oahu…read morefrom Houston, TX, we needed someone we could trust to get everything planned for us. Pākē did just that! From helping us pick a location to the extra nice leis, to getting the perfect officiant, Pākē was incredible. It was great having a local person to advise us on the little things. She was a wealth of information about things we needed to do and when to do them. She also did our photography, which the pics turned out incredibly gorgeous! I would so recommend her to plan your wedding!